Flood Watch for Wharton; Fort Bend; Inland Jackson +10 more
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Where: Portions of...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE
Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including the following areas, in south central Texas, Coastal Jackson and Inland Jackson. In southeast Texas, Brazoria Islands, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Matagorda, Fort Bend, Galveston Island, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Matagorda, Matagorda Islands and Wharton.
WHEN
From Thursday morning through Monday morning.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Areas along the coast, especially Matagorda and Brazoria Counties, received 4-6+" between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. These areas are expected to see another round of moderate to heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday which brings the potential for flash flooding. The current extent of this Flood Watch includes areas with a flood threat within the next 24-48 hours, so the watch could be expanded in area and as the rainfall threat evolves going into the weekend. Rainfall rates are expected to peak in the 3-4+" per hour range in the heaviest downpours. Additional rainfall totals through Friday are anticipated to be in the 2-4" range along the coast. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.